Election

Hitler Mussolini wins Peru election

A candidate named Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores has won a mayoral election in Peru by just 25 votes. He is not the first person with a name associated with Nazi Germany to win elected office in recent years.

Smotrich:

Election may put Hesder yeshiva funding at risk

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns that a change of government could threaten yeshivas, religious institutions and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu surprised with 'Happy Birthday' at election rally

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an unexpected birthday surprise Thursday evening when hundreds of local officials, activists and public representatives broke into song to celebrate his 77th birthday.

Netanyahu meets with hundreds of rabbis ahead of elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met Thursday with hundreds of rabbis from Israel’s religious Zionist community as part of an effort to increase voter turnout among right-wing voters.

Israel's ballot box and the enemy at the gate

Israelis must realize they are a nation under siege. While they are bitterly divided over who should lead, the enemy primes its weapons and waits. Opinion.

Ballot letters revealed

Bennett loses battle to Ben-Gvir

Bennett, Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Golan will all run under distinctive Hebrew letters. One party’s request was rejected because it was considered a name of God.

Poll:

Nearly half of Israelis oppose refusal to sit with Netanyahu

Nearly half of Israelis believe forming a government is more important than boycotting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while well over a third prefer repeat elections to a unity gkvernment.

New Jersey:

Gubernatorial candidate defends aide's 'money from Jews' remark

NJ Republican gubernatorial nominee faces backlash after aide says he wouldn’t take ‘money from Jews.’

Poll: Right-wing bloc holds steady, opposition weakens

New Maariv poll shows Likud leading with 26 seats, coalition bloc remaining steady, as center-left struggles to form a majority.

Snap Elections?:

Opposition believes Netanyahu will tout Iran at the polls

Sources in the opposition told Arutz Sheva that Prime Minister Netanyahu will likely take advantage of the security achievements against Iran to advance elections.

Record turnout for US World Zionist Congress election

An all-time record 230,257 votes were recorded in the election for United States delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, representing an 86% increase over the previous election.

Lebanon:

Candidate favored by Hezbollah drops out of presidential race

A day before the parliament is scheduled to select the next president, Suleiman Frangieh, who Hezbollah sought to elect, announces his withdrawal from the race,

The 75th anniversary of Israel's first elections

From the river to the sea lies the Middle East's only democracy, Israel. Blinken is wasting his time with Mahmoud Abbas. Op-ed.

Israel's Deep State

At the top of the pyramid sit the Attorney General and the High Court, now openly stating their vested interests.  Op-ed.

North Korea expected to cancel election

North Korea is expected to cancel planned elections in favor of a new election system.

The right side of Jewish History

Everything is “kosher” for left wing Israelis if it means holding onto their self-ordained power structure, the Israeli supreme court. Op-ed

BDS activist accused of antisemitism wins Ontario election

'Radical activist' associated with anti-Israel groups easily wins election to Ontario's legislature, despite Jewish groups sounding alarm.

Ontario election:

NDP stands by BDS candidate who called for eliminating Israel

Province's official opposition party defends 'radical activist' candidate who called for 'Palestinian state from the river to the sea.'

Bennett blinked first

When two coalition MKs said they would vote against the Settlement Law and the Opposition refused to vote for it Bennett caved. Op-ed.

Two Orthodox Jews elected to Zurich city council

Two Orthodox Jewish candidates have been elected to Zurich’s municipal council, winning seats in elections last weekend.

Trump spokeswoman presents the 'Pima County fish tail'

Spokeswoman posts analysis by Dr. Shiva of election results in Arizona showing a suspicious spike in Biden's mail-in ballot performance.

Candidate drops out of Canadian election over Holocaust tweet

NPD candidate for Nova Scotia riding apologizes for allegedly tweeting in 2019: ”Was Auschwitz a real place?”

Canadian politician decries swastika vandalism of her signs

Simcoe North, Ontario candidate the latest victim of multiple instances of swastikas painted on campaign signs across Canada.

President worries government can't be formed

President Rivlin's meeting with party representatives has left him doubtful that any candidate can form a government.

Bennett answers Arutz Sheva reader questions

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett spends the eve of elections answering questions submitted by readers of the Arutz Sheva website.

Shaked says Yamina is not planning for defeat

Ayelet Shaked tells Arutz Sheva that her party has only victory plans.

Sa'ar isn't ready to rule out Lapid or Bennett

New Hope chairman calls Bennett's written rejection unnecessary.

Polling CEO: This election can't be predicted

A combination of factors has made this election defy ordinary statistical predictions.

The right way to make Israeli politicians more accountable

Israeli voters have no direct access to Knesset members and little influence on creating a truly representative democracy. Op-ed.

Caution! The right-wing majority is misleading! Be sure to vote

Right-wing in-fighting may cancel out its huge lead among voters.Only massive rallying to vote will give us a right-wing government. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Dismantle the Civil Administration in Judea & Samaria

'Israelis living in Judea and Samaria are treated like second-class citizens,' says Religious Zionist Party head.

US Justice Thomas issues 'big' warning about US elections

"The decision to leave election law beneath a shroud of doubt is baffling." Thomas slams decision not to review two election cases.

Arabic journalist: Ra'am could surprise us

An Arabic-language media representative discusses the recent split of the Arab parties and what it means for the upoming elections.

Bennett

'Netanyahu's career is on life support'

Yamina leader Bennet takes aim at Netanyahu and Sa'ar.

Negotiations between Smotrich and Jewish Home continue

Despite earlier declarations, both Hagit Moshe and Bezalel Smortich are still hoping for a joint run to the Knesset

Welfare Minister bids farewell

Welfare Minister Itzik Shmuli has decided not to run for Knesset this time.

Huldai to Nissenkorn: I'm not quitting

HaYisraelim party chairman responds to Nissenkorn's departure from the political arena

Jewish Home deputy: Jewish Home is back

The deputy head of the Jewish Home party says that his party is alive, well, and ready to run for Knesset.

Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky: Unite all religious Zionist parties

Rabbi Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government

Gantz considers joint run with Bennett

Benny Gantz may be considering banding together with his predecessor for the race for the 24th Knesset.

MK Miki Zohar: We did our best to prevent this election

Coalition Chairman on upcoming elections: It's Blue and White's fault.

Gantz: 'Netanyahu busy with legal case, not with public welfare'

Blue and White Chairman Minister Benny Gantz goes on offensive against Likud and PM: 'Either we keep rule of law, or we go to elections.'

Poll: Likud 27, New Hope 20, Yamina 14

Addition of MK Shasha-Biton to Gideon Sa'ar's party boosts its chances at coming election.

Only in Russia:

The cleaner who accidentally won the election

The mayor asked the cleaner to run in the election against him, but then a surprise awaited him.

New Laura Loomer ad raises Leftist ire

Florida's 21st District US Congress Republican candidate pulls no punches: 'Lois Frankel Is Meshuggah'

'President Trump has 91% chance of being reelected in 2020'

Professor and Political Scientist Helmut Norpoth accurately predicted Trump's 2016 victory a full nine months before the election.

Poll gives 40 seats to Likud, 8 to Yamina

Right-leaning bloc leaps to 64 seats, while Labor Party does not pass electoral threshold. Yamina strengthens by two seats.

Three politicians can make 3000 year-old Jewish dream a reality

Likud to Yisrael Beyteinu: Got the wrong address?

Minister Levin responds to B&W demands, saying if it's serious, Yisrael Beyteinu should undertake to recommend Netanyahu to President.

Have A Voice In Israel

2 Days Left To Vote In World Zionist Congress Elections

U.S. area election for the World Zionist Congress ends in just two days, on March 11, 2020. Vote to make your voice heard in Israel.

Bennett: 'Netanyahu needs strong party to the right'

Bennett said he was tired of religious right being used as "whipping boy," only Yamina would prevent another disengagement.

Likud: 'Left trying to swindle elections'

The Likud accused the Left of using illegitimate means to influence election results.

Report surfaces of Gantz's misuse of army funds

A report has surfaced about Gantz's use of army funds for building 'palace' at Northern Command HQ.

Gantz blames Netanyahu for 'fake' Coronavirus news

In bizarre twist, Blue and White head, Benny Gantz blamed Netanyahu for making up news of Coronavirus spread.

Dozens of rabbis urge followers not to 'throw away' votes

Dozens of leading religious Zionist rabbis urge followers not to vote for parties with near-zero chance of passing electoral threshold.

Gantz campaign strategist says he's a "liability to Israel"

In a conversation with a friend, Gantz's campaign strategist is heard saying the Blue and White chairman is "incompetent" and "dangerous."

Olmert predicts left coalition will get help from Joint List

Olmert predicted Gantz would form the next government with help from the Arab parties and called Netanyahu a "liar" whom he can't stand.

Jewish Home senior official:

'Rabbi Peretz broke three agreements in one week'

Jewish Home source says Education Minister's announcing primaries for party leadership sought to thwart initiative for his immediate ouster.

The disintegration of Israel's political structure

We have the wrong politicians: Gone are the times when politicians worked on the basis of 'my country before me'.

Shaked: 'I'll run in next election'

Former Justice Minister answers quote by Prime Minister that she would find herself out of politics even before upcoming elections.